Lecturer in Leadership in Sports Business Fundamentals

Lecturer in Leadership in Sports Business Fundamentals . The School of Business and Economics (SBE) at Brandeis University seeks an instructor for a course in Sports Business Fundamentals for the spring 2027 semester. This course is part of the undergraduate curriculum (Sports Analytics - SPRT and specialized master’s program concentration) and may include topics such as: Survey of the sports industry at professional and/or collegiate team and league levels Detail budgeting and finance considerations specific to sports entities Understand venue, scheduling and team operations and processes Illustrate human resources required to successfully manage and operate the business Feature partnerships and government regulations Courses are designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge of sports as a business. Subsequent courses will build on these fundamentals to utilize sports analytics to create a data-driven decision framework for analyzing sports business use cases.

This particular course can be taught using case-based and/or experiential learning methods (including case discussions, simulations, and applied projects), and emphasize active student participation. Course assignments and scheduling will depend on program needs and instructor expertise. Candidates should have a minimum qualification of a Master’s degree (PhD preferred) in strategy, sports management, finance, or a related field, along with relevant professional and/or teaching experience. We particularly welcome applicants with industry experience in sports, consulting, technology, innovation management, corporate strategy, entrepreneurship, or related fields.

Experience teaching using case-based or experiential methodologies is strongly preferred. Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, CV, course syllabi, a brief teaching statement, and names and contact information for two references. The deadline for first consideration is September 30, 2026. Compensation for this position is between $9,00 to $10,000 depending on qualifications.

This appointment is to a position that is in a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 509. Pay Range Disclosure The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.

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